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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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